FI-1 — what it actually means
Official definition
Release the offender when eligible.
In plain English
Parole was APPROVED. Release can happen when the person is eligible, but this code does not give a release date.
What happens next
1. Approval is recorded. 2. The person waits until eligible; the duration varies. 3. Release follows when eligibility and release processing allow; timing varies.
What you can do now
- Confirm the person's parole eligibility date.
- Keep contact information current with the person and TDCJ.
- Prepare a stable home and transportation plan.
- Watch for official correspondence about release and any conditions.
Families often get this wrong
FI-1 is an approval, but it does not mean the person will be released immediately or on the vote date.
Source: official BPP page
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